Born March 10, 1937 in Montreal, Quebec; residing in Sioux Lookout Ontario, passed away tragically on June 16 2013 in Thunder Bay.
A memorial service was held on June 22, 2013 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. The funeral service will be held at 12:00, June 29, 2013 at Greenwood Cemetery Chapel in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario with burial to follow with Pastor Jim Tulloch officiating. Following the service, a Luncheon will be held at Bethel Bible Chapel at 686 Black Rd.
Allen worked as an elementary teacher for almost 30 years in Sault Ste Marie, Hornepayne and Sioux Lookout, Ontario, ending his career at Wellington Public School in 1993. Following retirement from teaching, he continued to work at the Sioux Lookout General Hospital and Contact North for many years. Throughout his years in Sioux Lookout, he was very actively involved in the community, working tirelessly for the Association for Community Living and with the Children’s Aid Society as an after-hours, on-call worker and foster parent. Allen travelled often and enjoyed an active and busy social life with family and the many friends and former colleagues he had come to know throughout his life. He touched many in his community with his genuine and friendly manner, generosity, kindness and ever-present sense of humour.
Allen is survived by his son Robert and daughter Christine, granddaughter Kathryn, brother James and sisters Brenda and Susan, as well as many other cousins, nephews, nieces and dear friends. Allen is preceded in death by mother Jessie and father Frank.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Allen Best Scholarship Fund at the Northern Lights Credit Union in Sioux Lookout, or by contacting the family. Proceeds from the donations will be used to establish an Annual Bursary in Sioux Lookout for grade 8 student demonstrating outstanding artistic ability. The family wishes to thank the Northwest Emergency Medical Services, the Meno-ya-Win Health Centre, Ornge, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, the Ontario Provincial Police and the many friends and family who have offered kind words and loving support.